Funding Woes: Samajwadi Party Ends Ties with I-PAC

Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Party, announced on Wednesday that the party has severed its association with the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) due to financial constraints. Contrary to speculations, he clarified that the decision wasn't influenced by recent election outcomes.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav announced a strategic realignment on Wednesday, revealing the party's decision to end its partnership with the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). The move, attributed to financial limitations, counters rumors of a reaction to recent election results.

Yadav emphasized that the partnership with I-PAC was a temporary measure ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He clarified that ongoing financial constraints hindered the continuation of the collaboration, not the outcomes of recent state elections, such as in West Bengal.

The I-PAC, known for managing major electoral campaigns and associated with strategist Prashant Kishor, had briefly collaborated with Samajwadi Party. Yadav jokingly remarked on the trend of hiring 'winning agencies' and mentioned alternative strategies being considered, including surveys and social media management.